Charleston, SC vs Sarasota, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Sarasota
67.4
#1432 nationally
Sarasota leads in walk score (52 vs 39). Sarasota leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 24.6 min). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $68,870).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Sarasota, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 67.4 (#1432) |
| Population | 156,042 | 57,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $413,155 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $68,870 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+23.5 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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D+
67.4 Score
Sarasota, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$413,155
Population
57,602
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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